Pitchfork — Photo by Brian Leli Last Friday, Bono underwent emergency back surgery in Munich, Germany after suffering a "severe compression of the sciatic nerve" and a "serious tear in the ligament and a herniated disc" that was causing "partial paralysis" in hi... more info

NME — 'It could be some game changing shit that comes out of this,' Ronson tells NME more info

Pitchfork — The Creators Project is a new venture from Vice and Intel that aims to mash up art and technology with some of the best and brightest musicians, filmmakers, designers, and more from across the globe. So it's a good thing they've got some real visiona... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Capt. Willard said... HARRY NILSSON "It's All In The Mind" Another rare, unreleased demo from Harry Nilsson. We've got a bunch more that you can't find anywhere else on the web. FOR THE LOVE OF HARRY http://fortheloveofharry.blogspot.com THanks Fuzzy... more info

AngryApe — The band will be performing this June and July more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tickets are on presale now (on the band's website) for a bunch of intimate Carlos D-less, U2-less Interpol shows happening this summer. Dates include Rochester, Bufalo, Allentown, and New Haven, CT. They are listed below...... more info

Pitchfork — Interpol are set to remind people of their existence this summer out on the road, even if bassist Carlos D isn't along for the ride. Along with a handful of opening gigs for some band called U2, they'll do headlining shows across the U.S., too. (They... more info

NME — Gig-run begins in New York on June 21 more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 06-21 Rochester, NY - Water Street Music Hall06-22 Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom06-23 Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Small's Theatre06-25 Allentown, PA - Crocodile Rock Cafe06-27 Minneapolis, MN - TCF Bank Stadium * 06-28 Des Moines, IA - People's Court06-30 ... more info

Undercover, Australia — Moody New York rockers Interpol finish album, lose charismatic bassist. more info